Specific, low-volume queries, often several words long, that individually attract little traffic and collectively make up most of search. Long-tail queries convert well because intent is specific, cost less because competition is thin, and are increasingly captured through broad match and automation rather than explicit bidding.
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Agency Echelon. "Long-Tail Keywords." Agency Echelon Reference, reviewed September 2026. https://agencyechelon.com/reference/glossary/long-tail-keywords/